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Reassemble Shock and Spring
Reassemble shock and spring.

After filling with oil, reassemble the shock and spring.

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Reverse the order of disassembly to put the shock and spring back together then put them back into your vehicle.
  1. Place upper spring retainer on shaft.
  2. Place spring on shaft and compress it.
  3. Place slit in lower spring retainer onto shaft.
  4. Release spring.
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